Vice President, Operations

About the Role

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Vice President of Operations at our facility located in Aiken, South Carolina. In this pivotal leadership position, you will oversee all operational aspects including production, maintenance, and facility management. Additionally, you will coordinate with Quality, Logistics, Reman/Overhaul, and other departments to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Your leadership will drive operational effectiveness, promote cross-functional collaboration, and support growth and excellence across the site.

Company Overview

Rolls-Royce is a globally recognized and historic brand renowned for over a century of innovation. Specializing in designing, building, and servicing systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are essential, we power, protect, and connect people globally. Our Power Systems division is a key part of our business, delivering solutions in energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors within North America, a region witnessing significant growth due to sustainable power and infrastructure demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Operations for Rolls-Royce Solutions at the Aiken location, taking charge of production, maintenance, facility oversight, and meeting site performance commitments safely and efficiently.
• Act as the Site Leader for the Aiken facility, representing the company externally and fostering local functional alignment through visible leadership, employee engagement, and communication events.
• Develop and implement an Operations strategy aligned with business goals, budgets, and scheduled timelines to position the site for sustainable growth.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Logistics, Reman/Overhaul, Purchasing, and other stakeholders to meet targets related to cost, efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
• Advance operational excellence by improving process effectiveness, performance metrics, and deploying Lean methodologies throughout Operations.
• Work alongside headquarters in Germany and global functional leaders to standardize tools, manufacturing procedures, maintenance scheduling, quality standards, supplier audits, and environmental compliance.
• Lead and mentor direct reports, managing budgets, resources, risks, opportunities, and development within established governance frameworks.
• Serve as the accountable leader for Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance at the site, promoting product integrity, quality discipline, and a culture adhering to the Rolls-Royce Code of Integrity.

Candidate Profile

Our core values emphasize safety, integrity, simplicity, and purposeful impact, which guide our assessment and culture.

• Education and Experience: Associate degree with 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing, or Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, Master's degree with 6+ years, JD/PhD with 3+ years, or 12+ years of leadership experience without a degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Preferred qualifications include exposure to company-wide challenges, diverse cultures, especially familiarity with German business styles, and broad multidisciplinary experience.
• Proven success in driving operational performance improvements under varied conditions using cross-functional teams.
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques such as Lean and Six Sigma, ideally holding a Green Belt certification.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package, including a base salary plus discretionary bonus. Benefits may include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), disability and life insurance, flexible and health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, employee assistance program, paid time off including holidays, parental leaves, tuition reimbursement, and a long-term incentive plan. Availability of benefits depends on hiring date, employment type, and collective agreement terms.

Additional Information

Relocation support is available if applicable. The position is based on-site in Aiken, South Carolina.

Application Deadline: July 22, 2026

Salary Range: $140,326 to $228,029 annually